Mercedes E class and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
9.4
Real fuel consumption:
11.0 l/100km
10.4 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
920 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
13 years
13 years
Dimensions
Length:
no data
4.58 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.77 m
Height:
no data
1.45 m
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
475 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
10.84 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.46 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
